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Reds acquired OF Marlon Byrd and cash considerations from the Phillies for RHP Ben Lively.

The deal is now official. The Reds have sent mixed signals to their fanbase with their activity this winter, but Byrd stands a good chance to remain productive in another hitter-friendly ballpark in Cincinnati. The 37-year-old has slugged 49 home runs over the past two seasons. Wed, Dec 31, 2014 03:23:00 PM

FOX Sports' Ken Rosenthal reports that the Reds are set to acquire Marlon Byrd from the Phillies.

FOX Sports' Jon Morosi wrote earlier this week that the two sides were close to an agreement before it fell apart, but they were ultimately able to get it done. Rosenthal hears that prospect right-hander Ben Lively is one of the players headed back to Philadelphia in the deal. The Phillies are expected to send cash to the Reds. Byrd, 37, amassed 25 home runs and 85 RBI in 2014 and has a good chance to continue to post solid power numbers in Cincinnati. He's owed $8 million in 2015 and has an $8 million vesting option for 2016. Wed, Dec 31, 2014 01:35:00 PM

Jon Morosi of FOX Sports reports that the Reds were close to a trade for Phillies outfielder Marlon Byrd "before it fell apart."

Morosi says it's possible the talks could be reignited at some point. Byrd is 37 years old, but he had 25 home runs and 85 RBI in 2014 so the rebuilding Phillies are going to want good young talent in return. And they still have time to shop around. Byrd's contract calls for $8 million in 2015 and it carries an $8 million vesting option for 2016. Mon, Dec 29, 2014 11:48:00 AM

ESPN's Jerry Crasnick hears that the Phillies have not approached outfielder Marlon Byrd about waiving his no-trade clause to go to the Mariners.

The Mariners are one of the teams that Byrd would have to approve for a trade to work. Earlier this month, Fox Sports' Ken Rosenthal reported that the Orioles were showing interest in the 37-year-old. Despite his age, Byrd still packs a wallop in his bat, having hit .264/.312/.445 with 25 home runs in the 2014 season. Wed, Dec 17, 2014 09:11:00 AM

Depth Charts

Reds manager Bryan Price said Tuesday that Joey Votto (quad) won't be out of the lineup for long.

Votto is not up to game speed, so the Reds are taking it slow with their first baseman. He missed the entirety of the second half of 2014 with a distal strain in his right quadriceps, finishing the season with an uncharacteristic .255/.390/.409 slash line. A return to health could springboard his numbers back into fantasy elite status.

Skip Schumaker has undergone surgery to repair a torn labrum in his left shoulder.

Schumaker has been plagued by the shoulder issue for a big chunk of the season and finally decided to have it taken care of with an operation. He should be fine for the start of spring training in 2015.

Bailey threw around 26 or 27 pitches, all of them fastballs. It was his second time on the mound this spring as he makes his way back from right flexor tendon surgery. The Reds aren't counting on him to be ready for the start of the season, but Bailey hasn't given up hope. "It's still so far away," said Bailey. "We have over a month. I haven't ruled out anything but I haven't completely kept the door open. We just have to continue with the process. After the first three or four bullpens, we'll have a better idea of where it's at. Right now, it's still so new. It would be like that if you're healthy."

Sean Marshall (shoulder) has been throwing off flat ground for a week.

Marshall was recently shut down following a setback with his surgically-repaired shoulder, but he's making some progress. However, it's not clear when he'll start throwing from a mound. The veteran southpaw has been limited to just 31 appearances over the past two seasons.